"For me, the books are symbols for human knowledge and life," Hesselberg says of her work, "Every book a story, a small universe of time, space and thoughts between two book covers. To bury them like this could be like an excavation of humanity or like a tomb."

This piece is part of Denmark's biennial sculpture festival, Sculpture By The Sea. The festival showcases new works by 55 contemporary sculptors on display along the country's scenic shoreline.